Posted: September 11, 2025

Yacht Accounts Assistant

Location

Fort Lauderdale

Job Category

Administrative

Schedule

Full-Time


SUMMARY:

Provide financial administrative support to the Yacht Account Managers within the Company.  Duties include, but are not limited to, general clerical, bookkeeping and accounting, A/P, assistance with crew-related issues,and project-based assistance such as refit and charter accounting. Interact and communicated to third-party representatives (i.e.  Captain, Owner’s Rep, Owner). To reflect and maintain a professional company image whether in-person, through telephone interaction or when attending industry-related functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Initiate and supervise the set up of Bank Accounts and Credit Cards for new vessels and Captains
  • Assist Yacht Accounts Managers daily.
  • Assist with accounts payable – including data entry, check processing, wire transfer entry, check mailing and document scanning.
  • Assist with payroll processing, including knowledge of tax and foreign withholding regulations, processing wires, ACH’s and checks, payroll liability calculations and payments.
  • Assist with month-end audits of the vessel’s cash and credit card accounts.
  • Assist with maintaining crew documentation, including knowledge of yacht ratings and US and foreign Visa issues.
  • Assist with annual W-2 and 1099 processing.
  • Assist with annual forecasts & budgets.
  • Assist with budget discrepancies to the captain monthly.
  • Assist with new bank account setup and credit cards as needed.
  • Assist with email monitoring, bill payment, etc., when a yacht account manager is on holiday.
  • Answer phones, meet and greet ‘walk-ins’.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Banking – deposits at local bank branches.
  • Post office, FedEx handling.
  • Order office supplies, general Fairport office support and errands as needed.
  • Attend boat shows and other industry-related events

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Must be computer proficient – software used will include Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, Quicken and QuickBooks.
  • Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.  Basic office and filing skills.
  • Friendly and cheerful attitude with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Acquire knowledge of industry standards and lifestyle.
  • Task prioritization.
  • Highly organized.

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